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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,176.40, 588,223.92 and 244,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,176.40, 588,223.92 and 244,993.44 is: 338,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,176.40 : 588,223.92 = 244,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,176.40/588,223.92 = 244,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,176.40x = 588,223.92 × 244,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,176.40x = 144,111,001,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,111,001,651.09/426,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,148.71

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